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University of Alaska Fairbanks Est. 1917 | America's Arctic University There are places in this world where you are destined to discover the true you. Smarter questions. Better answers.

Here at UAF, as wisdom passes from one generation to the next, revolutionary ideas are thriving and a new academic culture is taking shape. With seven campuses across Alaska, we are home to more than 11,000 students from all over the world — each in pursuit of something extraordinary. Whether you're looking for a greater sense of purpose or a true sense of belonging, the UAF community lives authentically, believing that life is what you make of it, that knowledge is indeed power, and that a natural curiosity about the world around you will always be your best GPS. We are the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This page encourages open discussion and sharing of information about the work of students, faculty, staff and administrators both past, current and future. Posting personal attacks, hateful speech or incitements to violence are grounds for being banned from the page. Administrators of the page are the ultimate deciders about what qualifies as a bannable action. The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University's commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA's statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/nondiscrimination

If you weren't able to tune in for the live version of this year's convocation event with UAF Chancellor Russ Vander Lug...
10/14/2026

If you weren't able to tune in for the live version of this year's convocation event with UAF Chancellor Russ Vander Lugt and University of Alaska President Matt Cooper, you can still watch it online. Find it here: https://bit.ly/4s2HcSp

We enjoyed the chance to share UAF with NASA administrator Jared "Rook" Isaacman and his team this week. Come back anyti...
10/09/2026

We enjoyed the chance to share UAF with NASA administrator Jared "Rook" Isaacman and his team this week. Come back anytime!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No notes. (The leaves AND the lovely locks).
09/23/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No notes. (The leaves AND the lovely locks).

Fall foliage + Croissant = potentially the most majestic photo to exist 🤩

The hair you see blowing in the wind on Croissant is his guard hair. Guard hair is the long, coarse hair that muskoxen grow throughout their lives. The guard hair protects their qiviut, which is the underwool of muskoxen that keeps them warm during the winter.



Photo credit- Jamie, Animal care tech

Nanook Nation out in force for Starvation Gulch over the weekend. No better way to get ready for winter than with some m...
09/14/2026

Nanook Nation out in force for Starvation Gulch over the weekend. No better way to get ready for winter than with some massive bonfires.

09/09/2026

Welcome to our new chancellor on his official first day. We're glad you're here!

It was a little too cold, too soon for our liking this morning, so we'll think about last week's sunny Party in the Park...
09/04/2026

It was a little too cold, too soon for our liking this morning, so we'll think about last week's sunny Party in the Park instead. 🥶 ➡️ 😎

Today was the first day of classes. Hope everyone wasn't too tired out after a packed orientation and move-in weekend. H...
08/25/2026

Today was the first day of classes. Hope everyone wasn't too tired out after a packed orientation and move-in weekend. Have a great semester Nanooks!

Alumnus Russ Vander Lugt has been selected as our new chancellor! Welcome back to Nanook Nation!
05/27/2026

Alumnus Russ Vander Lugt has been selected as our new chancellor! Welcome back to Nanook Nation!

University of Alaska has selected Col. Russell Vander Lugt, Ph.D., to serve as next University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor.

A 20-year Alaska resident and UAF alumnus, Col. Vander Lugt holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Arctic and Northern History from UAF and a master's degree in Arctic and Northern Studies, also from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He currently serves as Commander of the 11th Airborne Division's Arctic Aviation Command at Fort Wainwright and will join UAF on September 8, 2026.

Dr. Larry Hinzman, former UAF vice chancellor of research and current director of the UA Arctic Leadership Initiative, will serve as interim chancellor through the summer.

Full details: https://www.alaska.edu/opa/enews/2026/0527/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_y3w5dud3t5

This year’s Arctic Research Open House marked the arrival of spring at the Troth Yeddha' Campus Arctic Research Park. Wh...
05/27/2026

This year’s Arctic Research Open House marked the arrival of spring at the Troth Yeddha' Campus Arctic Research Park. Who doesn't love some science in the outdoors?

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